Nokia 5530 XpressMusic

This handset has now been discontinued on Vodafone.

Full Specifications

Features
Handwriting recognition
Accelerometer
GPRS
Quad band
Wi-Fi
WAP 2.0 / XHTML
Video capture
MMS
E-mail
MP3 Music Player
MP3 ringtones
TV output
Symbian OS v9.4, Series 60 rel. 5
Java MIDP 2.0
FM radio with RDS
T9
Voice command/dial

Dimensions
104 x 49 x 13 mm
Weight
107 g
Main Display
TFT touchscreen, 16M colours
360 x 640 pixels, 2.9 inches
Digital Camera
3.2 Megapixel Camera
Autofocus
LED Flash
2048 x 1536 pixels
Memory
70MB internal memory
MicroSD (TransFlash) up to 16GB

What's in the box?

Instruction Manual
Standard Li-ion Battery
Mains Charger
Stereo Headset
USB Data Cable
Software CD-ROM
4GB Memory Card

Long Description

Full Touch Screen

The Nokia 5530 XpressMusic has a large bright TFT touch screen supporting up to 16M colours. Use your hands or a stylus, the 5530 even supports handwriting recognition and has an accelerometer for auto screen rotation!

Symbian Operating System

The Nokia 5530 XpressMusic runs on the Symbian operating sytem letting you customise your phone to suit your needs. Download and install applications from the Nokia Ovi store, create shortcuts and new folders and keep your favourite contacts close with the new scrolling contacts bar on the home screen.

Wi-Fi

With Wi-Fi you can use your phone to connect to a local wireless network (W-LAN) to connect to the internet. This offers a cheap (sometimes free) method of connecting to the net to download emails, files, or check on your favourite website.

3.2 Megapixel Camera

Featuring a built in 3.2 megapixel camera with a Carl Zeiss lens, auto focus and a powerful LED flash, the Vodafone Nokia 5530 takes quality pictures that you will want to share with your friends. Store them in your phone, email them to friends or upload them to your blog.

Bluetooth 2.0

Bluetooth 2.0 is the next generation of Bluetooth connectivity. With Bluetooth 2.0 one of the biggest advantages is the possibility of listening to music with a compatible wireless headset in stereo. Less wires, less mess, more noise.

Java

Java is often a forgotten feature on many phones, and is probably used in many ways without you even realising. If you play games on your phone, it is likely they are java apps. But java is so much more than games. It allows you to add extra functionality to your handset by installing third party apps to the phone. Add email functionality with Gmail, add a web browser from Opera Mini, add a business directory with Yell.com or keep an eye on a new purchase on Ebay.

Music Player

With a built in music player in the 5530 XpressMusic on Vodafone, you can carry your tunes with you, in your pocket, and listen to them when you want. Most digital formats are recognised on the phone, including MP3 and AAC.

Stereo FM Radio

With a Stereo FM Radio built in to the Nokia 5530 XpressMusic, you will always have access to the latest tunes on your phone. Tune in to your favourite station, whenever you want, straight from your phone.

Expandable Memory

With phones offering so much these days, memory is a premium. Very often on board memory is very low, so an option to add extra memory with the addition of a memory card is invaluable. If you are using your phone as a media player, expandable memory allows you to add songs, store videos and keep photos, and take them with you, all located on your phone.

Web Browser

With a built in Web Browser you can access internet sites directly from your handset. Check the latest scores, look up train times, get a weather report, or find the answer to the question in the pub quiz. With the inbuilt web browser you have the power of the internet with you, wherever you are.

User Reviews

BS - Sittingbourne-20/01/2010 Nokia have always been good with their phones from there cam quality to the ease of use of there menus, this phone is no different - touchscreen is nice and responsive, mp3 play is amazing, sound through the headphones provided is great . Down fall is with most phones when you exit apps u just hit the cancel button and it takes you to the main screen and your done, but with Nokia u have to fudge about with it and remember to press exit button or the apps stay running which makes the phone run slow. Cam could of been a little bit better but for the price ya can't go wrong. If you want an alternative to the iPhone then this is it -with most the same features like Wi-Fi and the fact u can use 16GB memory card. For those people that are looking to get the 5800, there's not much point - it's the same features, different look and costs more so for me I give the 5530 a big thumbs up.

JH - Grantham-05/10/2009 This is an awesome phone! My first touchscreen and the best phone i have had it is easy to use and has an amazing battery life! it is light and has a good camera which has flash! this is probably the best touch screen that doesn't put a hole in your pocket!

AS - India-29/09/2009 This phone is really cool and cheap. You can have Wi-Fi in this deal which is very fantastic. I hope this phone will rock the market. I would love to suggest that you all buy it, asap. :)

NH - Wakefield-09/09/2009 It's been a while since I have had a Nokia and I'm pleased to say I'm impressed. The looks are sophisticated and eye catching and it is just the right size to fit into my trouser pocket without any discomfort. I was slightly worried by the lack of keyboard, however I am getting used to it and just love the touch screen which gives a satisfying mini jolt when being used. All in all I like it! Plenty of features yet to explore and I think it will keep my gadget mania satisfied for a good while yet!

MB - Sheffield-08/09/2009 The phone is great! My wife loves it. I was fed up with her messaging in the bed, listening to clicking noises. With on screen keyboard she is now quiet and I can sleep. Phone is very fast compared to N95 or N82. Web browsing is smooth and quick.

BD - Chester Le Street-07/09/2009 This is an absolutely brilliant phone. Looks fine, the features are great and its very easy to use straight out of the box. Great value for money too!

JH - Gosport-07/09/2009 It's my first touch screen phone and to be honest, i'm really enjoying it. The operating system for this Nokia is really simple to use and it's also almost totally customizable. It's the perfect size and weight, although i do recommend getting one of those silicone surrounds, just in case...The speakers are awesome and the photo/video quality are the best I've seen in a phone of this price. The scrolling contacts bar is particularly handy. Wi-Fi is fantastic when your neighbor naively doesn't password protect his connection. This site provide a free 4 gig memory stick!!! Summary: Best phone I've ever owned and would recommend to anyone who isn't likely to drop it.

DM - Watford-23/07/2009 We've managed to get up close and personal with Nokia's latest touchscreen mobile phone and are really impressed at how much you get for your money. Full 5530 review here.